Consumer demand in Britain has borne the brunt of a rise in inflation to its highest in nearly five years, largely due to the pound's tumble since last year's vote to leave the European Union.

The weaker pound has also pushed up costs for manufacturers who import ingredients, leading some companies to raise prices, sell key businesses or move manufacturing facilities out of Britain.

The regular PMI survey of manufacturing sentiment on Monday showed a slowdown in growth that overall has remained solid.

Trade union Unite, which expressed "concern for the future of Colman's Mustard brand", said Unilever is expected to conclude its review by the end of November.

Britvic said their plant will close by the end of 2019.

The company, which also makes J2O and Tango drinks, said the proposed closure would not affect its financial forecast. The job cuts also come at a time when the company and its rivals including A.G.Barr (>> A.G. Barr plc) face an impending British government tax on sugar-sweetened fizzy drinks.